Over the years I have bought many ballet flats, cheap and expensive, worn them a few times and they end up in my closet permanently because they pinch, do not offer enough support or are just plain uncomfortable. The Cole Haan Manhattan Ballet flats are the best! They are a bit pricy but worth the money. I have worn these flats everywhere and they are perfect for vacations when I am trying to pack light and know I will be doing quite a bit of walking, plus they go with everything! My favorite colors are the patent sandstone and patent black; however I wish the Manhattan Ballet flat was offered in patent silver or a metallic silver. I hope Cole Haan never stops offering these flats!

I bought these in black last year and absolutely loved them. I bragged to my roommate they were like walking on pillows and the leather was so soft.

I was going to buy the Magnolia Skimmers in Lizard, but read a review that mentioned they were stiff and hard to walk in. I live in NYC, and I can't stand when I buy "comfortable" shoes like Clarks only to find they cut my heel, give me blisters, or pinch my toes. That's why I pay more for high quality, classic styles that are NYC sidewalk friendly.

I bought these in Nude instead, because I thought that was a sure thing. The leather and fit are different. It's just too tight enough that it hurts to walk several blocks in these. The backs are rubbing against my skin, but haven't broken it yet. I'm annoyed. I hope these stretch out just a little bit since I can't return them. Crossing Cole Haan off my flats list and going back to Tory Burch.